It's hard to turn regular season success into postseason wins, a fact Camp Point Central can now relate to. They took a blow against the Althoff Catholic Crusaders on Saturday, falling 58-19. The defensive woes were uncharacteristic for the Panthers, who until this contest were averaging 12.46 points allowed.
Defeat or not, Camp Point Central got some senior leadership from Nate Peters and Elijah Genenbacher. Peters gained 157 total yards and a touchdown, while Genenbacher threw for 178 yards and a touchdown on only 11 passes. Peters' longest reception was for an incredible 89 yards.
Even though they lost, Camp Point Central was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 249 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 170 rushing yards in 26 consecutive matchups dating back to last season.
It was another big night for Dierre Hill Jr, who rushed for 318 yards and five touchdowns on only 13 carries for Althoff Catholic. Jayden Ellington was another key player, rushing for 110 yards and two touchdowns.
Camp Point Central moved to 11-2 with that loss, which also ended their ten-game winning streak. As for Althoff Catholic, the victory for them keeps them at an undefeated 13-0.
Camp Point Central does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Althoff Catholic, they will square off against Lena-Winslow at 10:00 a.m. on Friday. Althoff Catholic is looking to tack on another W to their six-game streak on the road.
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